The Young Turks Puppet 4 Iran - January 13, 2026
Jan 14, 2026
As protests surge in Iran, Reza Pahlavi attempts a comeback, raising questions about foreign meddling and whether the Iranian people want him back. Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis deepens in Gaza, with extensive demolition efforts raising alarms over land seizure motives. The Clintons face subpoenas in the Epstein investigation, prompting heated discussions about compliance and bipartisan fairness. The hosts also critique media failures in reporting these unfolding crises, revealing tensions around transparency and accountability.
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Pahlavi's Manufactured Support
- Reza Pahlavi is being promoted by Israeli and US interests as a potential puppet leader in Iran rather than emerging organically from Iranians.
- Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian argue Israeli digital campaigns and on-the-ground agents are co-opting protests to push regime change agendas.
Evidence Of Influence Operations
- Israeli outlets exposed a large-scale digital influence campaign using fake Iranian personas and AI to amplify support for Pahlavi.
- Mossad and Israeli officials openly claimed agents operate among protesters, suggesting direct foreign manipulation of unrest.
Gaza Demolitions Continue Post‑Ceasefire
- Satellite analysis shows Israel demolished thousands of Gaza structures after the ceasefire, often beyond agreed ceasefire lines.
- Cenk and Ana assert demolition serves ethnic-cleansing and land-clearing for settlement, not solely tunnel removal.